[Labswine]

I need to remount the factory engine guard on my 1100 T. The PO removed it and didn't save the bolts.

Anyone know whether the bolts are coarse or fine thread, what size and how long? I'll be getting stainless ones if available.

Much appreciated.

 

[Furball Zen]

No clue what youre talking about, but any auto parts or hardware store will have a thread gauge that they can use to figure it out.

 

[Labswine]

Well, the issue is that I'd have to take the bike to the place (not that that's an issue) and run in and out checking for the proper bolt and was hoping someone here knew to avoid that...

 

[cyclejohn]

I need to remount the factory engine guard on my 1100 T.

Hey Labswine,

The Ace Tourer didn't come from the factory with an engine guard. Cobra and MCEnterprises are the only companies that I know of that made an engine guard for the Ace Tourers. The Cobra mounted at the top to the welded triangulated frame gussets which had to have 2 holes drilled through it on each side by whoever mounted the guard. I had a Cobra on my Ace Tourer when I first bought it and as I recall mine was mounted with 5/16" bolts about 1" long with washers and nuts in those 2 holes on each side at the top.

I didn't like the Cobra engine guard because it looped around right in front of my floorboards and would sometimes interfere with braking and shifting duties and it limited stretching my feet forward when cruising, so I took it off and installed an MCEnterprises guard. The MC mounted at the top with 1/4" U-bolts looped around the frame downtubes.

John

 

[Labswine]

Then mine must be the Cobra because there are the two holes at the top that you mentioned for attachment. Thanks for the info.

 

[megajohn]

I replaced my highway bars recently... They mount via 2 bolts on top. I don't know if the bolts are original... A PO replaced a bunch of stuff on the bike that was not correct.

Mine are mounted with bolts/washers/nuts through the holes. They're a pain to get a wrench on the back side... But it can be done.

Ride safely!
John.